Definition (one line)

Humanism is a life stance that centers human dignity, flourishing, and freedom—guided by reason and compassion—without appealing to the supernatural. (Adapted from Humanists International’s Amsterdam Declaration and the American Humanist Association.)

• Critique claims, not people. We can love people of faith and still ask hard questions.
• Morality grows from empathy, consequences, and shared agreements we refine together.
• It’s not “foreign”. Caribbean life already runs on mutual aid, dignity, and practical care.
• Reason checks the facts; compassion decides what reduces harm.
• Freedom is tied to responsibility: my choices land on other people.
• Pluralism: many ways to be good; disagreement without dehumanization.

Daily 3-step:

1. Notice: Catch one moment you’d default to judgment—pause.
2. Question: What are the facts? What’s the human cost? What outcome reduces harm?
3. Choose: Take the smallest compassionate action that’s still honest.

Pick one micro-habit:

• Truth check: “What evidence would change my mind?”
• Consent check-in: Ask before assuming (home/work/fêtes).
• Circle-widen: One tangible care act outside your usual bubble.

• Amsterdam Declaration (2022) — Humanists International: https://humanists.international/what-is-humanism/the-amsterdam-declaration/
• Definition of Humanism — American Humanist Association: https://americanhumanist.org/what-is-humanism/definition-of-humanism/
• Humanist Manifesto III — American Humanist Association: https://americanhumanist.org/what-is-humanism/manifesto3/
• What is Humanism? — Humanists UK overview: https://humanists.uk/humanism/
• Introduction to Humanism — Understanding Humanism (Humanists UK education site): https://understandinghumanism.org.uk/what-is-humanism/introduction/

• Podcast: Humanize Me (Bart Campolo) - https://humanizemepodcast.com/
• Podcast: What I Believe (Humanists UK) - https://humanists.uk/what-i-believe/
• Podcast: Humanism Now - https://www.humanise.live/our-shows/